Dear employers,1.Universal account number(uan) has been made compulsory  to avail all services like settlement of claims, filing of complaints etc. W.e.f. 1st January 2016.2.Any claim, complaint, grievances, correspondence will be entertained only if uan is mentioned.3.Those who are not having uan may obtain it from the internet portal of Epfo  www.epfindia.gov.in at the home page… Read more »

Dear All,From 1st Dec 2015 EPF has launch a new process in regards to  registration of Company EPF No , where in Now before registration we have to upload the Digital Signature, on specific uploading of Digital signature we can register for New EPF Number Further now in new registration no submission of digital signature will… Read more »

Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya launches Digital Signature based Online Registration of Establishments  Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) today launched the Digital Signatures based Online Registration of Establishments (OLRE) in a function held in Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Head Office. Explaining the process in detail,… Read more »

Sir/Madam, A new facility to submit UAN related queries has been introduced and the url of the same is available on our website at FOR EMPLOYERSwww.epfindia.gov.in >> UAN Services >> UAN Helpdesk (Under EMPLOYER Column) or www.epfindia.gov.in >> OUR Services >> For Employers >> UAN Helpdesk FOR MEMBERSwww.epfindia.gov.in >> UAN Services >> UAN Helpdesk (Under… Read more »

Dear all Good News for EPFO Members Much awaited android app now available …!The much awaited android app has been launched finally and the same is available for download at following link :http://search.epfoservices.org:81/EPFOMobileApp/mobileApp_en.phpThe app is 2.61MB files provides information on following matters:1. Members2. Pensioners3. EmployersFor members :• Install the app, open it and click on Member•… Read more »

Dear all, As  all are aware that  Monthly EPF dues  are to be paid online 58 Banks are nominated for the same  pls refer to the respective circular as enclosed where in EPF dues if less then Rs 1 lakh such payments can be made through Cheques or Demand draft till 31st Dec 2015 Thereafter… Read more »

Dear all, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has done away with the mandatory requirement of affixing one rupee revenue stamp on claim forms thereby bringing independence from this hassle to millions of PF subscribers every year Henceforth, one rupee revenue stamp will not be required for most of the claim forms as in 97 per… Read more »

Dear All,From 1st of June 2015  a new Amendment in Section 192A of the IT Act, 1961 – Instructions for deduction of TDS on withdrawal from PF  Income Tax shall be deducted at source (TDS) at the following rates if at the time of payment of the accumulated PF balance is more than or equal to Rs…. Read more »

Dear All,Pls refer to my blog in regards to continuation of Minimum  Pension  Rs 1000  in this regards enclosed is the Official Letter from EPF Office  Minimum Pension Rs 1000

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of the minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month beyond 2014-15 on a perpetual basis, benefitting about 20 lakh retirees covered under the pension scheme run by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Providing a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month is an effort to provide meaningful subsistence… Read more »